Note: The information on this page is specific to the Dual Enrollment program through PGCPS. For information on the Information Technology Early College (ITEC) Program, reach out to the CMIT Academy North High School ITEC Coordinator, Dr. Gaudette (ngaudette@cmitacademy.org).
PGCPS has a partnership with Prince George’s Community College, however students may also take courses at other Maryland Institutions. For students who apply through the PGCPS Dual Enrollment program, all costs of tuition, fees, and books are covered.
DUAL ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY
PGCPS students must meet the following criteria to participate in the Dual Enrollment Program:
- Be enrolled in a PGCPS school by the PGCPS universal application deadline
- Have a minimum of 2.6 cumulative unweighted high school grade point average (student GPAs can be viewed in Synergy)
- Be enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade (this includes the summer before a student’s junior year)
- Note: Qualifying test scores (Accuplacer, SAT, or SAT) may be required to take particular courses.
Students who qualify for the program will be contacted by PGCPS. If a student is not contacted and believes they qualify for Dual Enrollment, they can reach out to Dr. Gaudette to verify eligibility.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE INFORMATION
Types of Courses Offered
- Online: Students taking an online class can access course content 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and have discussions with their instructors and fellow learners using Blackboard.
- Remote: Students that take a remote class will meet online via Blackboard Collaborate Ultra web conference platform at scheduled times with set deadlines and due dates. Students will access learning materials, assignments, and participate in discussions via Blackboard.
- Hybrid: Students taking a hybrid class will engage in a combination of online/remote and face-to-face instruction. Students will complete their work assignments, discussions, research, and projects online at a flexible pace with the benefit of some scheduled face-to-face class time with professors and fellow students.
- Traditional Face-to-Face: Students will meet synchronously face-to-face at designated time on one of the many Prince George’s Community College campuses.
All students may take remote, hybrid, or face-to-face sections. Students must complete at least 6 credits of PGCC courses with a 2.5 GPA in college courses in order to qualify for online sections.
How to Apply
To apply for PGCC for the Summer and/or Fall session, students must submit a completed application online by the deadline for each semester, which can be found HERE.
Completed applications include:
- Application
- Course Selection
- Parent approval
- New student orientation
- SAT/ACT score report (if applicable – sent directly to PGCC by the student from College Board)
The link for the application can be found on the PGCPS Dual Enrollment Website.
Below is a user guide for the new online platform that students can use to help with completing the application. Students who qualify for the program will receive additional instructions from a PGCC COAST Coordinator or representative. Also, check out PGCC’s website for updates and to find contact information for COAST Coordinators.
What Courses Should I Take?
If you would like individual advising about Course Offerings, please schedule a meeting with Mr. Ward and/or attend an Information Session.
You may also review the helpful documents included on the Dual Enrollment Website, which include:
- PGCC Course Planning Worksheet
- PGCC Dual Enrollment Recommended courses
- PGCC Dual Credit Course List 2025-2026
- PGCC Dual Enrollment FAQs
Dual Enrollment versus Dual Credit
Dual Enrollment is ANY course you take through a college while you are in high school. Dual Credit courses are specific courses approved by PGCPS for students to earn credit at both the high school level AND the college level. To earn dual credit, please select from the Dual Credit Course List, which can be found HERE.
Dual Enrollment Replacement
For eligible students, Dual Credit courses can be used to substitute for required high school courses such as World History (HST1320), Environmental Science (BIO1110), Senior English (EGL1010), Fine Art (ART1570), Technology (INT1010), and more! For more information about Dual Enrollment replacement, make sure to meet with Dr. Gaudette prior to applying for courses.
Need Help with PGCC Enrollment?
Contact Mr. Ward at wardrd@pgcc.edu (located in the Media Center) or Dr. Gaudette at ngaudette@cmitacademy.org (
